6 Best Bodyguard and Protector Movies

By Vlad Zakh · June 5, 2026

Bodyguards live and die by their loyalty, which makes a great engine for an action thriller. The Hitman’s Bodyguard pairs a top protector with the world’s most notorious hitman, Man on Fire sends a burned-out former assassin to guard a young girl in Mexico City, and Leon: The Professional has a hitman taking in a girl whose family has been murdered. Bodyguards and Assassins, The Bodyguard and My Bodyguard fill out the six.

The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

TMDB ★ 6.6

A top bodyguard is assigned to protect the world's most notorious hitman while he testifies against a dictator.

Directed by Patrick Hughes · 1h 58m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)

TMDB ★ 7.2

A ragtag group of protectors risks everything to guard a revolutionary leader from assassins in 1905 Hong Kong.

Directed by Teddy Chan · 2h 19m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Man on Fire (2004)

IMDb ★ 7.7 RT 39% Metacritic 47

A burned-out bodyguard's bond with the girl he's hired to protect turns into a brutal revenge mission.

Directed by Tony Scott · 2h 26m · Rated R

1 win & 7 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Léon: The Professional (1994)

IMDb ★ 8.5 RT 76% Metacritic 64

A hitman reluctantly takes in a young girl after her family is murdered, teaching her his trade.

Directed by Luc Besson · 1h 51m · Rated R

5 wins & 16 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Sundance Now, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Bodyguard (1992)

TMDB ★ 6.4

A former Secret Service agent is hired to protect a pop superstar from a dangerous, obsessive stalker.

Directed by Mick Jackson · 2h 09m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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My Bodyguard (1980)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A bullied new student at a tough Chicago high school hires the most feared kid in school as his protector.

Directed by Tony Bill · 1h 36m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.

6 Best Bodyguard and Protector Movies

The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)

Man on Fire (2004)

Léon: The Professional (1994)

The Bodyguard (1992)

My Bodyguard (1980)

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